At first glance it looks like this "partnership" is just Ford accepting that Toyota's hybrid technology is the best and that they want to use it. At second glance that is exactly what this is, Ford will be using Toyotas hybrid technology to create a new rear-wheel drive hybrid platform…
Finally a concept car that isn't so far fetched that you know it won't make it to production. The Cadillac Ciel looks like one that could be come reality. The design is a throwback to the old oversized four-seater convertibles of yesterday. The Cadillac Ciel Concept has a hybrid system…
Possibly the ultimate travel charger, the Energizer iSurge. The Energizer iSurge has a 30 pin dock on top for your iPhone or iPod, two USB ports with a full 2.1 Amp output for iPads and more, and 3 standard power outlets that are surge-protected. As if that wasn't enough, it…
The man behind Kidrobot, Paul Budnitz, is now putting his muscle behind a couple of urban bikes dubbed the No.1 and the No.2. The No.1 is for commuters while the No.2 is better suited to goofing around. Paul Budnitz began creating bicycles for his own use in 2006. By 2010…
Are you the type who loses your keys or smartphone? My friend Pete is… In fact, just last week he lost his keys which prevented a hunting trip from happening. Come to think of it, he even lost his cordless phone, still hasn't found it after over a week. Ha. …
I know it looks like a cheap calculator, but it is so much more. This little guy, the Smart String, wants to replace your tape measure. The Smart String gadget has 50-feet of 20 pound string that you can use to measure just about anything. You can quickly get the…
The world needs more gadgets, no exceptions! Once again, the folks at the True Utility deliver in style. I am hopelessly addicted to their catalog – from the stuff you can hang from your keychain, to their lighters (and I am a non smoker), to their viciously functional pocket knives,…
If my dog ever manages to escape my backyard and run away, the last thing I want is to do is sit home and hopelessly wait for a good Samaritan to read the pet tag and contact me. My dog, a yellow lab, is so beautiful, and usually well behaved,…
You can buy ice balls from Glace Luxury Ice for about $5 per ice cube, or you can buy a Cirrus Ice Ball Press ($799) and make your own. Neither option is cheap. The Cirrus Ice Ball Press, in theory, makes a better ice cube for your high end booze. …